Turn Your Text Into Interactive Mind Maps in Seconds

Stop wrestling with mind mapping tools that break your flow. This MCP server transforms any Markdown into interactive, navigable mind maps without leaving your AI assistant.

Why Your Workflow Needs Visual Thinking

You're already writing structured content - project plans, API documentation, research notes. But text hierarchies don't always click the way visual maps do. This server bridges that gap instantly.

The old way: Copy text → Open mind mapping tool → Recreate structure → Export → Switch back to your work

The new way: Write Markdown → Ask your AI assistant to create a mind map → Done

What You Get

Instant Visual Conversion Transform any hierarchical text into interactive HTML mind maps. No manual node creation, no dragging boxes around.

Token-Smart Options

• HTML mode: Preview directly in Claude's artifacts
• File mode: Saves tokens by generating local files you can open in any browser

Zero Context Switching Stay in your AI conversation. Generate mind maps as part of your natural workflow - whether you're planning architecture, organizing research, or brainstorming features.

Real-World Use Cases

Documentation Review

# API Architecture
## Authentication Layer
### JWT Tokens
### OAuth Integration
## Data Layer
### PostgreSQL
### Redis Cache
## Business Logic
### User Management
### Payment Processing

Turn complex system docs into navigable visual maps that make relationships clear.

Project Planning Map out sprint backlogs, feature dependencies, or technical debt visually. Perfect for stakeholder reviews where pictures speak louder than bullet points.

Research Organization Transform literature reviews, competitive analysis, or technical research into interactive maps that help you see patterns and connections.

Brainstorming Sessions Capture ideas in Markdown during conversations, then instantly visualize them as mind maps for better team discussions.

Integration That Just Works

Claude Desktop Setup

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "mindmap": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["mindmap-mcp-server", "--return-type", "filePath"]
    }
  }
}

Docker for Consistency

docker pull ychen94/mindmap-converter-mcp

Perfect for teams that need consistent environments across different setups.

Multiple Deployment Options

• pip install mindmap-mcp-server for Python environments
• uvx mindmap-mcp-server for isolated execution
• Docker container for zero-dependency deployment

Smart Implementation Details

Token Optimization File mode generates local HTML files instead of returning full HTML content, saving tokens on complex mind maps.

Cross-Platform Reliability Tested on macOS and Linux. Windows users get Docker as a bulletproof fallback.

Flexible Output

• HTML artifacts for quick preview
• Standalone files for sharing or presentation
• Configurable toolbar visibility

Get Started

Install via pip:

pip install mindmap-mcp-server

Or use uvx for isolated execution:

uvx mindmap-mcp-server

Add to your Claude Desktop config and start converting text to visual thinking tools immediately.

Example prompt: "Create a mind map for this project structure and save it as a file I can open in my browser."

That's it. Your hierarchical text becomes an interactive mind map you can navigate, zoom, and share.

The difference between reading a nested list and exploring an interactive mind map is the difference between understanding and truly seeing the relationships in your data.